Табу - translation, pronunciation and examples
taboo
forbidden topic
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When to use табу
В некоторых семьях о деньгах говорят как о табу.
Нарушение правил за столом стало бы культурным табу для посетителей.
Эта тема под запретом в семье.
Эта тема немного запретная, лучше её не поднимать.
табу usage examples
Topik itu masih dianggap tabu di keluarganya.
Эта тема в его семье до сих пор считается табу.
Di kelas, membicarakan uang bukan tabu.
На уроке говорить о деньгах — не табу.
Similar words
Directly means a prohibition on discussing or doing something; the closest word to the main meaning.
A general ban by law, rules, or agreement; broader than "taboo".
Means something that is not allowed; more often about objects, places, or actions than about conversation topics.
A topic that should be handled carefully because it may offend or cause conflict; softer than "taboo".
A difficult and awkward topic to discuss; more colloquial and emotional than "delicate topic".
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табу belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
табу synonyms
What's the difference between табу / запрет / запретный / деликатная тема / щекотливая тема
Directly means a prohibition on discussing or doing something; the closest word to the main meaning.
In this family, that is taboo.
В этой семье это табу.
A general ban by law, rules, or agreement; broader than "taboo".
There is a ban on smoking in parks in the city.
В городе действует запрет на курение в парках.
Means something that is not allowed; more often about objects, places, or actions than about conversation topics.
This was a forbidden path for tourists.
Это был запретный путь для туристов.
A topic that should be handled carefully because it may offend or cause conflict; softer than "taboo".
Financial difficulties in the family are a delicate topic.
Финансовые трудности в семье — деликатная тема.
A difficult and awkward topic to discuss; more colloquial and emotional than "delicate topic".
We didn’t bring up this tricky topic at dinner.
Мы не стали поднимать эту щекотливую тему за ужином.
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How to pronounce табу and what this word means
табу translation: taboo. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce табу
[tɐˈbu]
табу translation
taboo
табу examples
Über Geld spricht man in manchen Familien als Tabu.
табу transcription
[tɐˈbu], тэбу
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табу meaning: what does it mean?
запретная тема или действие, неприемлемые в культуре
табу pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
табу is pronounced as [tɐˈbu]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
табу definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Über Geld spricht man in manchen Familien als Tabu. Translation: В некоторых семьях о деньгах говорят как о табу.
Is табу part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, табу (taboo) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is табу part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, табу (taboo) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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